Grange URC

Southcote, Reading

Ministers of the Grange Church

Because of complicated history of the church and how it has been part of other groups and joint ministries, it is not always straightforward to say who was the Minister, at Grange but, here is a list of people who were either Ministers or very closely involved with the church since its conception in 1954.

Rev David Davies – In 1954 he wasn’t an actual minister at Grange, but was involved with the formation.

Rev Roger Hall - The first Minister who took up the post in 1955.

Rev Eileen Southam - In 1963 she became our second Minister but the first woman and what a splash she made.

Rev Stephen Haine - In 1967 he was our third Minister.

Rev Dinsley Hamilton - Took up the post in 1974.

Rev John Wilding – In 1980 he was not a minister , but served as Interim Moderator.

Rev Constance Payne - In 1981 became our fifth Minister.

Rev Frank Garvey – In 1984 was minister of Tilehurst URC but joint minister of the Group alongside Rev Payne.